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$Salem were put to the test on Saturday, but they came out on top against Pontefract in a real battle.$

Salem produce cracking comeback to down Pontefract and remain unbeaten

Former England and Bradford & Bingley coach Geoff Cooke (centre) could only watch despairingly as Ossett claimed victory on Saturday.

Former England and Bradford & Bingley coach Geoff Cooke (centre) could only watch despairingly as Ossett claimed victory on Saturday.

Club legend and ex-England coach sees Bees lose sting after initial fightback

Andy Robinson (second left) scored three conversions and a penalty in Salem's win over Wetherby.

Andy Robinson (second left) scored three conversions and a penalty in Salem's win over Wetherby.

Salem shrug off painful anniversary with wonderful win over Wetherby

Corey Spencer (ball in hand) scored Bradford & Bingley's first try in their narrow opening-day win at Northallerton.

Corey Spencer (ball in hand) scored Bradford & Bingley's first try in their narrow opening-day win at Northallerton.

Bees win opener for first time in six years after tense triumph at Northallerton

Bradford Salem kicked off their cup campaign with a victory

Bradford Salem kicked off their cup campaign with a victory

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Salem signal positive start to centenary season with Yorkshire Cup victory

Bradford Salem win the 2024 Papa John's Cup.

Bradford Salem win the 2024 Papa John's Cup.

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Salem ready to celebrate centenary year after long and illustrious history

Bradford Salem win the 2024 Papa John's Cup. Pic: Mark Fletcher/RFU via MI News.

Bradford Salem win the 2024 Papa John's Cup. Pic: Mark Fletcher/RFU via MI News.

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Bradford Salem given home tie in historical Yorkshire Cup fixture

Young flanker Morgan Mirzaali was blown away to win the Players' Player of the Year, given the year Salem have had as a team.

Young flanker Morgan Mirzaali was blown away to win the Players' Player of the Year, given the year Salem have had as a team.

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Young Salem flanker stunned by award as club celebrate superb season at Odsal

Tim Lamb at the Shield final in Doncaster on Saturday, May 18

Tim Lamb at the Shield final in Doncaster on Saturday, May 18

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Salem stalwart describes treble-winning campaign as "beyond comprehension"

Christian Baines and his Salem teammates toast their second title of the season on Saturday, with a third potentially to come.

Christian Baines and his Salem teammates toast their second title of the season on Saturday, with a third potentially to come.

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Bradford Salem win frantic final in Darlington to sit on brink of treble

Andy Robinson (second left) used all his experience on Saturday, with his pinpoint kicking from the tee vital to Salem's comeback win.

Andy Robinson (second left) used all his experience on Saturday, with his pinpoint kicking from the tee vital to Salem's comeback win.

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Salem battle back from early wobble to reach national cup final

Josh Charnock has been in sensational try-scoring form this season, and the winger could be key to their chances of success in the Papa John's Community Cup Counties One Plate.

Josh Charnock has been in sensational try-scoring form this season, and the winger could be key to their chances of success in the Papa John's Community Cup Counties One Plate.

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Salem still on for trophy treble but Boars beaten in sensational semi-final

It was a bruising day on Saturday for Baildon veteran Dan Cookson, but he felt there were positives to take from the game and a lot to like about the first team's future.

It was a bruising day on Saturday for Baildon veteran Dan Cookson, but he felt there were positives to take from the game and a lot to like about the first team's future.

Baildon bow out of cup to Yarnbury but young blood shows real promise

Salem needed the experience of fly half Andy Robinson (second left) to help them beat Wensleydale 13-7 in the mud back in January.

Salem needed the experience of fly half Andy Robinson (second left) to help them beat Wensleydale 13-7 in the mud back in January.

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Salem surely thankful for Papa John's past as current campaign about to begin

Christian Baines wrestling his way over to score a brilliant try in the derby at Bradford & Bingley earlier this season

Christian Baines wrestling his way over to score a brilliant try in the derby at Bradford & Bingley earlier this season

Salem seal title in style but future of captain fantastic remains in doubt

Skipper Christian Baines, pictured scoring against Bradford & Bingley earlier this season, is hoping to lead Salem to great things this season.

Skipper Christian Baines, pictured scoring against Bradford & Bingley earlier this season, is hoping to lead Salem to great things this season.

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Salem hoping to head into centenary season with unprecedented treble

Jake Green is a huge influence for Salem when it comes to scoring tries and kicking goals, but he looks set to miss their huge final-day game at West Leeds.

Jake Green is a huge influence for Salem when it comes to scoring tries and kicking goals, but he looks set to miss their huge final-day game at West Leeds.

Bradford Salem standing so close to glory after 25 years of hurt

Callum Smith got over for Salem's fifth and final try in their comfortable win over Old Rishworthian on Saturday.

Callum Smith got over for Salem's fifth and final try in their comfortable win over Old Rishworthian on Saturday.

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Salem seal bonus point win to stay top of table with two games to go

Scrum half Ben Hemsley is just one of those on a catastrophic injury list for Bradford & Bingley as it stands.

Scrum half Ben Hemsley is just one of those on a catastrophic injury list for Bradford & Bingley as it stands.

Bees beset by injuries but MacDonald makes no excuses for derby day thumping

Christian Baines caused problems for Wensleydale for a second time in 2024, this time scoring two tries in an impressive cup semi-final win for Salem.

Christian Baines caused problems for Wensleydale for a second time in 2024, this time scoring two tries in an impressive cup semi-final win for Salem.

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Wonderful win at Wensleydale puts Bradford Salem into final with Keighley

Danny Belcher (ball in hand) stroked over a crucial last-gasp penalty for Salem in their epic derby win at Keighley.

Danny Belcher (ball in hand) stroked over a crucial last-gasp penalty for Salem in their epic derby win at Keighley.

Salem stun Keighley to destroy four-year record and go top of the table

Scrum half Callum Smith (9) is one of the most naturally gifted players in the Salem ranks, and they will need him to be on song to have a chance of winning at Keighley on Saturday.

Scrum half Callum Smith (9) is one of the most naturally gifted players in the Salem ranks, and they will need him to be on song to have a chance of winning at Keighley on Saturday.

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Bradford Salem stunned at rise as boss gets Dutch excited by seismic derby

Callum Smith was outstanding at scrum half for Salem on Saturday, earning man of the match for his performance in their massive victory.

Callum Smith was outstanding at scrum half for Salem on Saturday, earning man of the match for his performance in their massive victory.

Salem wreak revenge on hapless Hullensians with stunning victory

Andy Robinson (second left) scored Salem's sixth and final try in their big away win at Harrogate Pythons.

Andy Robinson (second left) scored Salem's sixth and final try in their big away win at Harrogate Pythons.

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Salem scythe through Pythons to soar up to second

Jake Green's brace of tries proved enough to get Salem over the line at Wensleydale.

Jake Green's brace of tries proved enough to get Salem over the line at Wensleydale.

Bradford Salem ward off Wensleydale to seal huge win in promotion race

Jake Green had a fine day with the boot as Salem romped to a huge win over neighbours Bradford & Bingley.

Jake Green had a fine day with the boot as Salem romped to a huge win over neighbours Bradford & Bingley.

Salem slaughter Bradford & Bingley on one-sided derby day

Jake Green (left) scored a try, a conversion and two penalties in Salem's impressive win at Pocklington on Saturday.

Jake Green (left) scored a try, a conversion and two penalties in Salem's impressive win at Pocklington on Saturday.

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Superb Salem keep Keighley under pressure at summit with fine away win

Ben Hemsley (pictured making a pass from scrum half) was dismissed late in the first half on Saturday, which proved costly for the Bees.

Ben Hemsley (pictured making a pass from scrum half) was dismissed late in the first half on Saturday, which proved costly for the Bees.

Bees beaten after "moment of madness" in bruising battle with Beverley

Bradford Salem (black and blue) have improved massively this campaign. Picture: JT Sports Media.

Bradford Salem (black and blue) have improved massively this campaign. Picture: JT Sports Media.

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Pocklington test has big implications admits Salem boss

Baildon player-coach Jake Duxbury helped his side to a Boxing Day win over understrength Bradford Salem.

Baildon player-coach Jake Duxbury helped his side to a Boxing Day win over understrength Bradford Salem.

Baildon and Cleckheaton win traditional Boxing Day fixtures

Jake Green (left) scored 10 of Bradford Salem's 20 points in their hard-fought win at Wetherby.

Jake Green (left) scored 10 of Bradford Salem's 20 points in their hard-fought win at Wetherby.

Salem storm out of blocks to record wonderful win at Wetherby

Salem skipper, Christian Baines (centre), set up his side's first try

Salem skipper, Christian Baines (centre), set up his side's first try

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Beverley win comes around again for Salem as they confirm semi-final place

Sam Blakeley is in fine try-scoring form for Keighley, and he added another to his tally for this season against Bradford & Bingley.

Sam Blakeley is in fine try-scoring form for Keighley, and he added another to his tally for this season against Bradford & Bingley.

Keighley too strong for Bradford & Bingley in Counties One Yorkshire derby

Jake Green had a good day from the kicking tee as Salem claimed an impressive away win.

Jake Green had a good day from the kicking tee as Salem claimed an impressive away win.

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Salem superb in hard-fought away win against Leodiensian

Former Bradford Bulls coach Francis Cummins, right, next to former Bulls' chairman Marc Green, left, has joined Hull FC

Former Bradford Bulls coach Francis Cummins, right, next to former Bulls' chairman Marc Green, left, has joined Hull FC

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The timing of Francis Cummins appointment "not right" for Bradford Salem

Jake Green (left) scored the only try of the game as Bradford Salem edged out Keighley.

Jake Green (left) scored the only try of the game as Bradford Salem edged out Keighley.

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Salem squeeze past Keighley as defences dominate derby

Salem (black and blue) celebrate a try during their 22-22 draw with Keighley back in January.

Salem (black and blue) celebrate a try during their 22-22 draw with Keighley back in January.

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Salem see mood switch for "massive" derby against Keighley

Callum Smith was one of several players forced off injured.

Callum Smith was one of several players forced off injured.

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Sloppy Salem suffer from errors and injuries in defeat

Josh Charnock scored for Salem as they survived a late scare to beat Harrogate.

Josh Charnock scored for Salem as they survived a late scare to beat Harrogate.

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Salem tame Pythons after first-half try blitz

Morgan Mirzaali (front) has made Salem's squad for their clash with Harrogate Pythons this weekend. Photo: Jonny Tomes-Green

Morgan Mirzaali (front) has made Salem's squad for their clash with Harrogate Pythons this weekend. Photo: Jonny Tomes-Green

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Salem to ready to grab "massive" opportunity with both hands in Harrogate test

Salem looked to be running away with the game after Josh Charnock's try, but Bradford & Bingley hit back late on.

Salem looked to be running away with the game after Josh Charnock's try, but Bradford & Bingley hit back late on.

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Bees almost provide remarkable sting in tail but Salem hang on to win derby

Bradford Salem have a 50% winning record so far this season

Bradford Salem have a 50% winning record so far this season

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Salem eagerly awaiting historic game against this weekend's opponents

Kyle Carter (right) scored a hat-trick in Salem's win over Pocklington.

Kyle Carter (right) scored a hat-trick in Salem's win over Pocklington.

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Salem building up for Bradford derbies after pleasing win over Pocklington

A couple of conversions from Callum Smith were not enough for Salem in their loss to Wetherby.

A couple of conversions from Callum Smith were not enough for Salem in their loss to Wetherby.

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Salem fightback earns a point but Wetherby win well

Christian Baines (centre) scored Salem's third try as a fine first-half display allowed his side to cling on and beat Beverley. (Image: JT Sports Media.)

Christian Baines (centre) scored Salem's third try as a fine first-half display allowed his side to cling on and beat Beverley. (Image: JT Sports Media.)

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Early signs are encouraging for Bradford Salem boss

Christian Baines (centre) scored Salem's third try as a fine first-half display allowed his side to cling on and beat Beverley.

Christian Baines (centre) scored Salem's third try as a fine first-half display allowed his side to cling on and beat Beverley.

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Salem grab first win at Beverley since 1979 after heroic rearguard

Salem losing Danny Belcher to injury proved a real blow last weekend.

Salem losing Danny Belcher to injury proved a real blow last weekend.

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Salem target Beverley after second half struggle costs them in opener

Bob Hood has been busy getting to know his surroundings and players before the season starts on September 2

Bob Hood has been busy getting to know his surroundings and players before the season starts on September 2

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New look Salem shaping up nicely as new boss feels experience is key

Former Bradford Bulls coach Francis Cummins, right, next to former Bulls' chairman Marc Green, left, will join Bradford Salem in a new role

Former Bradford Bulls coach Francis Cummins, right, next to former Bulls' chairman Marc Green, left, will join Bradford Salem in a new role

Former Bulls' head coach and Super League icon joins Bradford Salem in new role

Bob Hood, a vastly experienced rugby coach, will soon be in Bradford Salem's hot-seat

Bob Hood, a vastly experienced rugby coach, will soon be in Bradford Salem's hot-seat

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Salem thrilled to have vastly experienced head coach on board

Baildon's Andy Robinson zips past his man in his side's narrow win over Salem in the Yorkshire Shield final earlier this month.

Baildon's Andy Robinson zips past his man in his side's narrow win over Salem in the Yorkshire Shield final earlier this month.

Bradford derby on epic finals day shows need to cherish Yorkshire competitions

Baildon scrum-half Tom Parnell flies over in the corner to score what proved to be the decisive try in their Yorkshire Shield final win over Bradford Salem.

Baildon scrum-half Tom Parnell flies over in the corner to score what proved to be the decisive try in their Yorkshire Shield final win over Bradford Salem.

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Baildon win first Yorkshire Shield after thrilling final against Bradford rivals

Keighley could have set up a third game of the season with Salem in the Yorkshire Shield final, but instead they have handed Baildon that chance.

Keighley could have set up a third game of the season with Salem in the Yorkshire Shield final, but instead they have handed Baildon that chance.

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Salem and Baildon set for final showdown as Keighley pull out

There could be another showdown left yet this season between divisional rivals Keighley (green) and Bradford Salem.

There could be another showdown left yet this season between divisional rivals Keighley (green) and Bradford Salem.

Keighley and Baildon to square off as Salem sit waiting in final